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reference to the Buckhorn Road bridge which is adjacent to the Efland Cheeks economic development node. A road network would be needed in that area if it were ultimately developed for economic development activities. EDC concurs with the Board's request that DOT consider the need for incorporating some Best Management Practices in that potential design. JANE JONES spoke in opposition of the St. Mary's Road extension. She lives on Rt. 70 near Highland Loop Road. She feels the Eno River should not be disturbed further. She asked for the cost of building this thoroughfare stating that when Churton is congested, it is only for a short time and does not warrant people being uprooted. She asked that the Commissioners visit Highland Loop Road. She suggested that the money it would take to build this thoroughfare be used for education. Barry Jacobs asked how Elizabeth Brady Road was selected as the preferred bypass route when Hillsborough has not officially adopted the plan. He would like for DOT to meet with the Planning Board and list the alternatives for this bypass. He questioned Hillsborough's efforts at solving the traffic congestion on Churton Street. Mr. Norwood stated that the extension of Elizabeth Brady Road is a proposal on the thoroughfare plan which says that at some point in time, which may be tomorrow or twenty years from now, there will be a need for a facility on the east side of town to alleviate the traffic on Churton. There are currently no funds set aside by the Department of Transportation to improve Elizabeth Brady Road. The Town of Hillsborough has asked the Board of Transportation to consider funding this project as a priority. The Board will take this under advisement and it may, depending on many factors, be placed on the transportation improvement program. As of today, there are no plans to construct a foot on that road. DOT would like to work with these people to miss as many houses as possible. They are concerned about the people who live on this road. If it is programed for construction, there will be a very detailed environmental impact statement done that will look at all the impacts which will include social, environmental and the amount of traffic to insure that the road is needed and exactly what alignment they should take to minimize the cost of the project. They will ask for input from the Town and the County Commissioners at the time an Environmental Impact Study is done. On Davis Drive, it is not their desire to make this a 4 -lane road nor does he feel they will buy 20 feet of right -of -way on both sides of the road. The proposed 100 -foot of right -of -way is in a planner's mind in looking to the future. Commissioner Halkiotis asked what DOT envisions for the Town of Hillsborough and suggested that a meeting be held with the Town to talk about solutions to the traffic congestion on Churton. There may be a solution that would not involve running roads through the countryside. Mr. Norwood indicated they would rather solve problems with management of the existing system of roads. The capacity for Churton now is about 9600. In twenty years they expect that traffic to be about 20,000. Commissioner Halkiotis suggested that the Town and County look at the parking problems downtown and talk about solutions. JAY ZARAGOZA understands that the right -of -way for St. Mary's Road is I